Minot in Ward County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Private John B. Kinne
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2023
1. Private John B. Kinne Marker
1877-1954
Company B, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry, U.S. Army
On May 16, 1899, near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, Private Kinne and 21 other scouts encountered an enemy force of approximately 600 men entrenched on the opposite bank of a steep, swift-flowing river. When the enemy set the bridge aflame, the scouts, under heavy fire, charged across the burning bridge or waded across the river, driving off the insurgents, putting out the bridge fire, and holding the location until support forces arrived.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Spanish-American. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1899.
Location. 48° 14.016′ N, 101° 16.619′ W. Marker is in Minot, North Dakota, in Ward County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Burdick Expressway (Business U.S. 2) and 13th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at the North Dakota Medal of Honor Memorial, in Roosevelt Park, on the west side of the Roosevelt Park Zoo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1219 East Burdick Expressway, Minot ND 58701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Private Richard M. Longfellow (here, next
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. North Dakota Medal of Honor Memorial
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1. John Baxter Kinne (Congressional Medal of Honor Society). Excerpt:
Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Captain, U.S. Medical Corps in WWI)(Submitted on February 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Citation: With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
2. John Baxter Kinne (Wikipedia)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2023
2. Private John B. Kinne Memorial
Private Kinne was one of a hand-picked group of soldiers known as "Young's Scouts," tasked with being at the forefront of movement in Filipino-controlled areas. On May 13, 1899, five Scouts under Chief Scout William Henry Young earned Medals of Honor for gallantry in a frontal attack on 300 enemy. Kinne and several other Volunteers were assigned to join the depleted Scouts next day. On May 16, the Scouts were ordered to locate the enemy on the approach to San Isidro. As the Scouts approached the Cabon River to the southeast of San Isidro, they encountered a large enemy force entrenched on the opposite side. At the approach of the Americans, the Filipinos set fire to the bridge. Lt. James Thornton and two other Scouts sprinted across the bridge, firing at the enemy from point-blank range, while the remaining Scouts took cover and returned fire on the enemy trenches on the opposite bank. Private Kinne and the remaining Scouts then braved a hail of fire to rush across the burning bridge, rout the enemy, and extinguish the flames that were consuming the bridge. In all, eleven members of Young's Scouts earned Medals of Honor in the three-day period. Kinne’s medal was awarded by President Theodore Roosevelt on May 17, 1906.(Submitted on February 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
3. John Baxter Kinne (Find A Grave). Excerpt:
(Fern Hill Cemetery, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington) After discharge from the Army, he earned a medical degree and began practicing medicine in the Aberdeen area in 1911. During World War I, he commanded an ambulance company in France.(Submitted on February 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
